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MY FS FLIGHTS
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Use smaller, smoother aileron inputs to hold the climb bank angle near wings-level.
What happened: During Climb 3 the bank angle averaged 6.1°, well beyond a steady wings-level climb.
Watch for: Attitude indicator - bank angle, keeping it close to wings-level through the climb.
Below a thousand feet the aeroplane is slow, heavy and close to the ground. A steep turn loses lift, raises the stall speed and flattens the climb just when the gradient matters most. A normal turn on course is a rate one — fifteen degrees or so, twenty-five at the outside, this penalty is to acknowledge when a turn has stopped being a turn and become a manoeuvre.
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The threshold, the flare and the hold-off. The approach that led to it is the stabilisation gates below.
Two stabilised approach gates, each with seven checks, where the approach path is 1,000 ft and 500 ft above the runway.
At the 1,000 ft gate: speed below the reference speed.
At the 500 ft gate: speed below the reference speed.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 5,000 ft of the approach.
Plan view — the first 5,000 ft of the 7,028 ft runway, to the same scale as the side view.
Touched down 1,656 ft past the threshold — beyond the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a taxiing period from the parking to the runway, which took 9 minutes and covered a distance of 2 nautical miles. The aircraft, a Boeing B737-800, then departed from runway 36R at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (KCLT) in Charlotte, North Carolina. The takeoff distance was 4,339 feet, which was 50% of the runway length. The liftoff speed was 154 knots.
As the aircraft climbed out of KCLT, it began its enroute climb 1 mile north of the airport, rising from an altitude of 1,627 feet above sea level to 37,009 feet above sea level, an increase of 35,382 feet in 21 minutes, covering a distance of 130 nautical miles. The local weather conditions at the time were characterized by a temperature of 79 degrees Fahrenheit.
The enroute level cruise phase started 4 miles southwest of Stovall, North Carolina, and lasted for 167 minutes, covering a distance of 269 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its enroute descent overhead Bala-Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, descending from 36,300 feet above sea level to 2,999 feet above sea level, a decrease of 33,301 feet in 24 minutes, covering a distance of 55 nautical miles.
The enroute level cruise phase resumed 1 mile north of Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, and lasted for 5 minutes, covering a distance of 13 nautical miles. The aircraft then began its final descent 1 mile southwest of Sewaren, New Jersey, descending from 2,792 feet above sea level to 1,238 feet above sea level, a decrease of 1,554 feet in 3 minutes, covering a distance of 6 nautical miles.
The final approach to runway 04R at Newark Liberty International Airport (KEWR) was made from the southwest, heading 26.0 degrees at 4 nautical miles and 1,217 feet above ground level. The landing was successful, with the touchdown point being 282 feet beyond the touchdown zone. The touchdown speed was 131 knots, which was good, and the touchdown rate was -155 feet per minute, which was also good. The runway touchdown alignment was very good.
The total landing distance was 3,908 feet, which was 56% of the runway length. The runway rollout alignment was perfect. The taxiing period from the runway to the parking took 4 minutes and covered a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 482 nautical miles, and the flight duration was 100 minutes. The aircraft used 9,128 pounds of fuel during the flight. The local weather conditions at the time of landing were characterized by a temperature of 70 degrees Fahrenheit.
The Boeing B737-800 aircraft successfully landed at Newark Liberty International Airport (KEWR) on runway 04R. The final approach was initiated from the southwest, heading 26.0° at a distance of 4 nautical miles and an altitude of 1,217 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft maintained a good approach path, with a threshold height that was satisfactory.
Upon touchdown, the aircraft's speed was slightly below the target threshold speed of 136 knots, registering at 136 kt. However, the touchdown speed of 131 kt was within the acceptable range, indicating a smooth and controlled landing. The touchdown rate of -155 feet per minute (fpm) was also good, suggesting that the aircraft's descent was well-managed.
The touchdown point was located 282 feet beyond the designated touchdown zone, which is a relatively minor deviation. Nevertheless, the runway touchdown alignment was very good, indicating that the aircraft was properly aligned with the runway centerline at the moment of touchdown.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 70°F. This pleasant weather likely contributed to a smooth and stable approach.
The total landing distance of 3,908 feet was 56% of the runway length, which is a relatively short distance considering the aircraft's size and weight. This suggests that the pilots executed a well-planned and controlled approach, resulting in a safe and efficient landing. Furthermore, the runway rollout alignment was perfect, indicating that the aircraft's brakes were applied smoothly and effectively, allowing the aircraft to come to a stop without any issues. Overall, this landing was a success, with the aircraft touching down safely and efficiently on runway 04R at KEWR.
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